Miss R versus VCS Ltd

JesterShoe

OK will, do some more reading.

What does this mean?

"the Judge has jurisdiction to assess the costs free from any restraints imposed by CPR 27.14"

Are trying to hit me with higher costs if they win?

[Deleted User]

Its difficult without seeing the paragraph for context.

It may mean that C is asking the court to use their wide discretionary powers to subvert the clear rules of the CPR (also known as the white book).

I would argue that to use their discretion in that way is to undermine the integrity of the rules, which are clear. The rules are there for good reason. These are reasonably straightforward disputes and were it otherwise there'd be nothing to stop you retaining Mischon de Reya (or some other London firm) and instructing a QC for the hearing.

C issues many of these cases each year, which are conducted by staff who are not or not fully legally qualified (generally speaking - it's easily checked). They could issue their claims in-house, sending an employee. There is no reason to have instructed an external law firm and the PPC does so, probably for convenience, but in the knowledge that those costs are excluded under the CPR.

JesterShoe

OK I have a draft witness Statement.

Do I need to mention the actual location of the permit?

JesterShoe

Update:

Witness and skeleton argument done.

Case bundle sent to C and the Court.

Umkomaas

Case bundle sent to C and the Court.

Hand delivered to the court in a paginated ring binder?

If you've posted (especially to the claimant], did you get a free certificate of posting from your PO counter to confirm that?

If by email, how many pages, as many courts have a maximum they will print? If it's a large file, the Judge may only get the 'x' pages max allowed by the court.

JesterShoe

Posted 1st Class to both with proof of postage. Popping along to the Court is not an option due to distance. I will call the court tomorrow to ensure they have received it,

Umkomaas

JesterShoe wrote: »

Posted 1st Class to both with proof of postage. Popping along to the Court is not an option due to distance. I will call the court tomorrow to ensure they have received it,

Isn't the court close to where you live? How far away is it from you? Did you choose your local court when you responded to the DQ?

Sorry, I haven't checked back through the past 7 months of posts since you opened your thread, so you may have already answered the above. Apologies if so.

Snakes_Belly

Umkomaas wrote: »

Isn't the court close to where you live? How far away is it from you? Did you choose your local court when you responded to the DQ?

Sorry, I haven't checked back through the past 7 months of posts since you opened your thread, so you may have already answered the above. Apologies if so.

Some courts are hearing only and all the admin is centralised. In my case I had to send my bundle to Stoke on Trent even though the case was heard at Stafford

Umkomaas

Snakes_Belly wrote: »

Some courts are hearing only and all the admin is centralised. In my case I had to send my bundle to Stoke on Trent even though the case was heard at Stafford

All the more worrying if that's the case here. Recipe for things going astray.

JesterShoe

My home County is a very large one up north. All Court paperwork I have received and sent is addressed to this Court.
If by any chance they have not got my bundle, I will have to bite the bullet and make a trip.

Still have a few days before the deadline.